James F. Hinkle

Infobox Governor
name= James F. Hinkle


caption=
order=6th
office= Governor of New Mexico
term_start=January 1, 1923
term_end=January 1, 1925
lieutenant=
predecessor=Merritt C. Mechem
successor=Arthur T. Hannett
birth_date=birth date|1864|10|20|mf=y
birth_place=Franklin County, Missouri
death_date=death date and age|1951|3|26|1864|10|20
death_place=Roswell, New Mexico
spouse=Lillie E. Roberts
profession=Banker, rancher
residence=Roswell
party= Democratic
religion=Methodist
footnotes=

James Fielding Hinkle (October 20, 1864 - March 26, 1951) was an American politician and the sixth Governor of New Mexico.

Early life

Hinkle was born in Franklin County, Missouri on October 20, 1864. He studied at the University of Missouri. In 1885 he moved to New Mexico and established a successful business career.

Politics

He served as a member of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners from 1891 to 1893 and also served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1893 to 1896. He became a member of the New Mexico Territorial Senate in 1901 and served as a member of the Lincoln County Board of Equalization from 1901 to 1911. He served as the mayor of Roswell from 1904 to 1906. He then served in the New Mexico State Senate from 1912 to 1917.

He was elected the Governor of New Mexico by a popular vote on November 7, 1922. During his term, a First World War veteran’s property tax exemption was sanctioned. He was the Governor of New Mexico from January 1, 1923 to January 1, 1925.

Later years

After leaving the office, he remained active in business. He died in Roswell, New Mexico on March 26, 1951.

References

* Sobel, Robert, and John Raimo, eds. "Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978" (1978). Vol 4.